Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James is a British charity campaigner and writer. She was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016 and has since become a prominent advocate for bowel cancer awareness and research. She has written several books on her experiences and has been recognized for her work with numerous awards. Deborah has also been a vocal supporter of the Bowelbabe Fund, which she established to raise money for cancer research. She has worked closely with Cancer Research UK to support projects such as the development of a Bowelbabe vaccine, which has contributed to a higher survival rate for bowel cancer patients in the UK.